The nurse is caring for a client who has chemo-induced nausea and vomiting. The client has an order for 4mg Ondansetron (Zofran) 30 minutes to 1 hour before the administration of the chemo. Available: 4mg in 2 ml normal saline. How many ml will the nurse administer? Numerical answer only
What response by the nurse demonstrates understanding when a…
What response by the nurse demonstrates understanding when administering a vesicant antineoplastic drug?
A client with an upper respiratory infection (common cold) t…
A client with an upper respiratory infection (common cold) tells the nurse, “I am so angry because the provider would not give me any antibiotics.” What would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A client has an order for a narcotic analgesic every three h…
A client has an order for a narcotic analgesic every three hours and received the last dose four hours earlier. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take in response to the client’s request for pain medication on the first post-operative day?
What is the most effective nursing intervention to break the…
What is the most effective nursing intervention to break the chain of infection?
The nurse is providing care to a team of clients. Which clie…
The nurse is providing care to a team of clients. Which clients are at risk for injury to the skin? (Select all that apply.)
An older adult client has been diagnosed with early-stage Al…
An older adult client has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and has begun treatment with Donepezil (Aricept). When providing health education to the client and the client’s spouse, the nurse should identify what goal of treatment?
A client in the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease is admitt…
A client in the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease is admitted due to malnutrition from decreased oral intake. The nurse performs a bedside swallow assessment and determines the client has impaired swallowing. Which of the following medications is best for management of Alzheimer’s symptoms in this client?
A client is being admitted to the neurologic ICU following a…
A client is being admitted to the neurologic ICU following an acute head injury that has resulted in cerebral edema. The nurse observes the client have a tonic-clonic seizure lasting 10 seconds. After administering intravenous Lorazepam (Ativan) to abort the seizure, which of the following should the nurse assess first?
As part of a comprehensive pain management plan, non-pharmac…
As part of a comprehensive pain management plan, non-pharmacologic, non-invasive interventions may include relaxation techniques, guided imagery and distraction. What is another non-pharmacologic, non-invasive pain management intervention?